At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

Project CU, Inc. is a proud affiliate of Challenge Unlimited, a leading provider of Extended Employment Services for people with disabilities and other barriers. Together, we are committed to creating meaningful work opportunities and vocational training for our employees and individuals served. 

For this position Project CU  is  looking for someone with a strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. This position will also need a candidate with critical thinking and problem-solving skills with strong communication who is self-motivated and able to work independently or with a team. 

Shift: Full-Time 
Days: Monday-Friday 
Hours: 7:30am-4pm (no late nights or weekends!)
Pay: $22 per hour + Benefits! 
Location:  St. Louis, MO

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting the the Executive Director, the Administrative Support Specialist is responsible for the collection and compiling of data and reporting documentation relating to production, wage calculation, and compliance at Project CU. 
• Advance the Company's mission to provide opportunities to train and improve the vocational skills for gainful employment through productive work for individuals with developmental disabilites by fostering productive, inclusive,relationships with certified workers. Ensure a high rate of certified worker satisfaction. Provide feedback to Employment Facilitator regarding progress and needs of individual workers. 
• Obtain knowledge of PCU customer requested production, including a functional knowledge of all production steps and requirements. Coverage includes the creation and calculation of industrial standards and time studies of certified workers. 
• Create, maintain, or assist with additional special projects such as reporting for funders, regulatory bodies, audits, et al and compliance documentation at the direction of the Executive Director. 
• Document creation and data collection may be required to maintain compliance with any or all of PCU's funding, regulatory, and oversight providers and agencies. 
• This position collaborates with Operations Manager, the Employment Coordinator, and Executive Director, may involve staff from finance, HR, or other departments. 
• During the collection of data from or about PCU certified workers you will coordinate with and instruct PCU's Supervisors to ensure timely and accurate data collect. 
• Cross train and gain familiarity with other positions to ensure adequate communication and coverage needs. 
• Lead team and place people in positions to ensure accurate completion of projects. Encourage affective outcomes and accountability. Train new staff and employees. Plan, monitor, and appraise each job/project; evaluate each for improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness. Work with the team, utilize problem resolution and evaluation, and build an effective company culture to achieve the Company values for performance levels, goals, and objectives. 

Requirements

Education: High School or GED required. Post High School education preferred.

Experience:  Prior experience in production, job set-ups, workflow processes, documentation, record keeping highly preferred. 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred. Quality control experience and experience working with adults with developmental disabilites preferred. 

Certifications/Licenses: CPR and First Aid, CPI (to be obtained within the first 6 months of hire).

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. QuickBooks, Kronos and Quantum experience preferred.

Background Checks: Must pass criminal background check, various State and Federal registry background  checks. 

Driving: Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria (i.e., maintain valid driver’s license, pass annual driving history check and be 21 or older to drive). Company travel using personal insured vehicle is not required. 

Physical Demands

Sitting: Occasionally sitting in the normal course of office-sedentary type of work 
Standing: Frequently standing, walking, bending, squatting, turning, reaching and twisting for training/auditing workers and processes. 
Hearing/ Speaking: Listens and speaks with managers and employees to collect and offer information to solve problems and process quality-related tasks. 
Seeing: visually active to read and audit information on screen or in print, occasionally in small font size, or to ensure personnel safety when operating machinery or equipment. 
Handling: Using hands to operate machinery or equipment. 
Movement: Frequently bending, reaching and twisting, occasionally climbing stairs and/or ladders, squatting and kneeling. 
Lifting:  Frequently lifting, carrying and pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance 
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• 401(k) + 50% Company match

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,  national origin, disability or protected veteran status.